Retirement Planning

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RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2014
Lockheed Martin retirement plan case gets trial date

Long-fought legal battle between Lockheed Martin and a group of its retirement plan participants will finally go to trial in December after the plaintiffs were granted class action status.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
An unexpected death brings Social Security questions

One question to ask: After the death of a spouse, are you goals still the same for your monthly benefit?

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
This week's top stories for advisers

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
Little has changed in health of Social Security system

Projected shortfalls still a concern in updated report

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
Secrets for getting high earners to save more through retirement plans

These retirement plan designs can help highly-paid employees sock away more for retirement and reduce their tax burden

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2014
Can an adviser affiliated with an insurance company be fee only? Yes.

State rules on insurance affiliation complicate fee-only status for some CFPs.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
Obama encourages statewide retirement plans

President directs Department of Labor to propose rules by the end of the year to provide a “clear path” for states.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
The case against state-run retirement plans

By Dale E. Brown
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
The rise of the wealthy woman

Women are expected to control two-thirds of the nation's wealth by 2030. Here are some of the surprising facts about the way they use their money.

By Christine Gaze
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
What professional women need to know about Social Security

The program was designed for an old-style one-earner family, so navigate its rules with care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Widower asks why he didn't get survivor benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
Widower asks why he didn't get survivor benefits

Blame it on family maximum limits, not sexism.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
Stretch IRAs no longer targeted in Senate highway-funding bill

Individual retirement account beneficiaries can continue to stretch distributions over a lifetime, as the Senate dropped a provision in its highway funding bill that would have required those distributions within five years of the death of the original account holder.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2014
Women closing financial literacy gender gap

Despite gains, steep learning curve remains on investing and cash management.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Five pieces of good news about retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2014
Five pieces of good news about retirement

Take a break from the worry and self-flagellation to enjoy the brighter horizon ahead.

By Ben Steverman
OPINION AUG 05, 2014
Smart money eschews big brands

Huge study shows that the most knowledgeable consumers buy the less expensive, store labels.

By Cass R. Sunstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 04, 2014
Act fast to use a donation to avoid an inversion's tax bite

Shareholders of companies that expatriate seek advice on timing stock donations to charities

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 04, 2014
How to get Millennials on track for retirement

Crushing debts could make long-term savings goals a hard sell.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2014
Open Medicare enrollment season gives clients a chance to save

Mary Beth Franklin on how Medicare's annual open enrollment season is an ideal time for clients to shop around for new Medicare coverage — even if they are happy with their current plan — to see if it is still appropriate for their needs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2014
Beware of the blind side

If your clients think Medicare will cover most, if not all, of their health care costs in retirement, they are sorely mistaken.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2014
Zurich restricts contributions to popular variable annuity contract

Zurich restricts contributions to popular variable annuity contract. Maximum total purchase payments reduced from previous limit of $1 million to just $10,000.

By Darla Mercado